[PFS] GM Fez's Carrion Hill Gameday VI Table 2 (Inactive)

Game Master Nathan Hartshorn

"Doctor Hyve, I presume? Greetings. I am Master Chemist Aloysius from Egorian. Doctor Myre recently hired my team to improve the efficacy of his vats, but he seemed rather occupied upon my visit and suggested I come here to convene with you."

Bluff, using Orator: 1d20 + 18 + 1d6 + 1 ⇒ (14) + 18 + (1) + 1 = 34

Pausing slightly as his "team" descends the ladder, the Inspector adds, "Do not worry. We have similar... interests... If you catch my meaning."

Imhakaru looks slightly uncomfortable, but says nothing and takes the opportunity to descend if available.

Narayan is surprised by Pendergast's ploy, but waits to see how it will pan out. Perhaps this one will work with us for salvation's sake.

Parrym floats down on Meneledor, and moves her mount to hover near the pool, peering at it, and glancing around the entire place.
Perception: 1d20 + 15 ⇒ (3) + 15 = 18
"Good day, doctor Hyve"

A muffled scream comes from Hyve as he reflexively throws what he has been working on towards the noise.

*Aaaaaaaah*!: 1d20 + 9 - 4 ⇒ (4) + 9 - 4 = 9
Direction: 1d8 ⇒ 5

Instead of hitting the investigator as Hyve intended the vial of purple serum smashes into the cavern wall and missing everyone in the group. Eyes wide and panicking Hyve picks up his rapier and pulls the blade from its sheathe, moving to an area just short of the rock in the pool. His position is in the square south and just west of the rock in the pool. I'll update when I have access to a computer that doesn't stop Google Drive. Sorry for the bluff check, he's only just this side of sane at the moment. He actually thinks that strip over his mouth will save him from the monster he summoned.

Order 1st Round
Hyve
Esmerelda, Amiri, Parrym, Pendergast, Naryan, Imhakaru

Moved Hyve to where I think you want (sorry if not good)

Parrym guides Meneldor on a loop around the pool, to block off the lunatic's retreat.

If it is possible to take the last "step" on a diagonal (from the sq. just NE of where Parrym is) great, if not, and must go 'around', then Parrym will move to the sq. just N of where she is now, entering the space of Hyve, and take an AoO as she moves Meneldor 1 sq. S

You got the exact spot. Grazi.

With it being obvious that the any attempt at fooling the enemy is over, Esmerelda begins back into her stories to inspire the party. "Heroes often encounter the unknown, and have to have the means to overcome it..."

+2 hit/dmg/sv vs fear

"These candles are funny. I hope this one magically lights back up-like the ones your ma got you on your tenth birthday. Remember that?"

"Shut up, it wasn't funny."

"You got sooooo mad, threw a big fit...wrecked the cake. They shoulda known what was coming later on just by that."

"SHUT UP!"

"Ok, ok, just blow the candle out...to bad there's just one!

"We can't this time."

"WHAT?"

Amiri advances to Keeper Hyve...and attempts to disarm him.

Provookes AoO

disarm: 1d20 + 7 - 4 ⇒ (15) + 7 - 4 = 18

Amiri moves in and attempts to pull Hyve's weapon from his hand but fails to do so and is stabbed at in retribution.

Stab!: 1d20 + 5 ⇒ (17) + 5 = 22
Damage: 1d6 ⇒ 6

Order 1st Round
Hyve
Esmerelda, Amiri, Parrym, Pendergast, Naryan, Imhakaru

I guess I had +2 to hit from Esmerelda, if that's worth anything. For some reason I only saw Damage and fear parts....not to hit...

"Some days it is easier to negotiate with madmen. Today does not appear to be such a day."

The Inspector moves in 30 feet (move action) and studies Hyve (move action).

I added it, but you just short of his CMD.

Probably the -6 penalty from the damage of the AoO.

"I do wish we had time to be kind and gentle. But we do not."

nonlethal scm.: 1d20 + 10 ⇒ (3) + 10 = 13
damage: 1d6 + 8 ⇒ (3) + 8 = 11

Gentle, no. But there is kindnesss in our deeds nonethelesss.

Narayan leaps onto the pool's rock in his draconic stance, his scaly feet slamming into the madman as he uses Hyve to break his own momentum. Can't fail the Acrobatics for the jump

Stunning Kick!: 1d20 + 13 + 2 ⇒ (5) + 13 + 2 = 20
Magic Bludgeoning Nonlethal: 1d8 + 11 + 2 ⇒ (4) + 11 + 2 = 17Stunning Fist DC 15 Fort
Subdued Slam: 1d20 + 13 + 2 ⇒ (17) + 13 + 2 = 32
Magic Bludgeoning Nonlethal: 1d8 + 8 + 2 ⇒ (6) + 8 + 2 = 16
Balancing Blow: 1d20 + 8 + 2 ⇒ (7) + 8 + 2 = 17
Magic Bludgeoning Nonlethal: 1d8 + 8 + 2 ⇒ (5) + 8 + 2 = 15

Hyve proves to be extremely nimble as he dodges the attacks coming in. Only Naryan's full body slam manages to hit him, knocking him for a loop, but he remains standing. Hyve flicks his blade at Naryan's left foot, maybe hoping to slow the Nagaji down.

Feint!: 1d20 + 9 ⇒ (6) + 9 = 15

Naryan easily reads the bluff and maintains his ready stance against Hyve's true attack.

Stab!: 1d20 + 5 - 2 ⇒ (11) + 5 - 2 = 14

Hyve's blade scores the side of the rock and little more.

Order 2nd Round
Hyve -16nl
Esmerelda, Amiri, Parrym, Pendergast, Naryan, Imhakaru

Parrim jabs at the crazed man with her longspear, before moving Meneldor in close to try to bite and claw this person to the ground.

• Only one action (attack) so no special roll, then Meneldor takes 5ft. flying step (w. DC15 Hover roll) and full attack (adding +1 for attack from above via Flying, reduce by 1 if it should not apply)
Parrim's longspear: 1d20 + 5 ⇒ (11) + 5 = 161d6 - 1 ⇒ (3) - 1 = 2
Hover DC15: 1d20 + 12 ⇒ (20) + 12 = 32
Bite: 1d20 + 5 ⇒ (12) + 5 = 171d6 + 1 ⇒ (5) + 1 = 6
Left claw: 1d20 + 5 ⇒ (15) + 5 = 201d4 + 1 ⇒ (1) + 1 = 2
right claw: 1d20 + 5 ⇒ (7) + 5 = 121d4 + 1 ⇒ (2) + 1 = 3

"Judging by our last subterranean skirmish I suppose it would be wise to cordon off his route of escape."

Double move down towards the entrance of the narrow curving tunnel; draw Rapier as I do; my movement will provoke so use Acrobatics to avoid AoO

Acrobatics: 1d20 + 9 ⇒ (14) + 9 = 23

"Come on, you know my way is the only way! Why do you persist on such folly?"

FREE ACTIONOnce again, fed up with her failed attempt at strategy, Amiri rages.

SWIFT ACTIONHaving experienced Hyve's nimble method, Amiri foregoes recklessness, but her rage still allows her to "put a little mustard on it!" Power Attack

Rage/L.Bastard sword/Flanking/Esmerelda's Bonus: 1d20 + 9 + 2 + 2 ⇒ (9) + 9 + 2 + 2 = 22

DMG: 2d8 + 10 + 2 ⇒ (3, 2) + 10 + 2 = 17

MOVE ACTIONAmiri takes a guarded stance +1 AC for 4 rounds

Narayan patiently dodges Hyve's tricky bladework, sidestepping to set up Imhakaru's strikes.

Your time of resst comes.
Mighty Punch!: 1d20 + 13 + 2 + 2 ⇒ (2) + 13 + 2 + 2 = 19
Magic Bludgeoning Nonlethal: 1d8 + 11 + 2 ⇒ (3) + 11 + 2 = 16
Lesst darknesss ssoon engulf you,
Forceful Push Kick: 1d20 + 13 + 2 + 2 ⇒ (3) + 13 + 2 + 2 = 20
Magic Bludgeoning Nonlethal: 1d8 + 8 + 2 ⇒ (8) + 8 + 2 = 18
Find peacce with our aid.
Elbow Drop: 1d20 + 8 + 2 + 2 ⇒ (6) + 8 + 2 + 2 = 18
Magic Bludgeoning Nonlethal: 1d8 + 8 + 2 ⇒ (5) + 8 + 2 = 15

Empress of Heaven - These Rolls!

Esmerelda double moves up behind Amiri, deciding whether a spell will be appropriate. Linger effect on bard song, round 2/3

Bump?

"Do not try to drag on the fight, you WILL go down!", Parrym calls out!

Sorry guys, the wife was travelling and I've been pulled away from the computer for most of the weekend.

Imhakaru swings the flat of his blade around to smack Hyve in the face.

Pow!: 1d20 + 10 + 2 ⇒ (5) + 10 + 2 = 17

Hyve proves continues to be too quick and dodges the blow once more. He looks nervously at the furious woman with the enormous sword before flicking his blade in her direction.

Feint!: 1d20 + 9 ⇒ (17) + 9 = 26

His feint is successful this time, allowing him to stab at Amiri while her defenses are focused elsewhere.

Stab!: 1d20 + 7 - 2 ⇒ (5) + 7 - 2 = 10

It doesn't seem to help as he catches a piece of her armor.

Order 3rd Round
Hyve -16nl (AC 23, FF 16, Touch 17)
Esmerelda, Amiri, Parrym, Pendergast, Naryan, Imhakaru

Furious, Amiri unloads
L Bastard sword+Esmerelda'sBonus+Flanking-PowerAttack: 1d20 + 9 + 2 + 2 - 2 ⇒ (18) + 9 + 2 + 2 - 2 = 29

DMG Rage/PowerAttack/PowerfulBlow: 2d8 + 10 + 6 + 2 ⇒ (2, 2) + 10 + 6 + 2 = 22

Rage round 2 (8/12)

Last round I mislabeled Powerful Blow and said I used Power Attack

Holding his Rapier in an entirely defensive posture, the Inspector continues to prevent egress down the tunnel.

Total Defense; Acrobatics DC is now 27 to go through his square (including the normal +5 for going through someone's space)

Hover DC15: 1d20 + 12 ⇒ (5) + 12 = 17
Bite: 1d20 + 6 ⇒ (4) + 6 = 101d6 + 2 ⇒ (1) + 2 = 3
Left Claw: 1d20 + 6 ⇒ (19) + 6 = 251d4 + 2 ⇒ (4) + 2 = 6
Right Claw: 1d20 + 6 ⇒ (18) + 6 = 241d4 + 2 ⇒ (4) + 2 = 6

Able to remain in place, Meneldor bites and claws at the nimble human, before flapping slightly its wings and moving to the side, under Parrym's guidance, so that she can jab her spear in a flanking move with Amiri.
Parrym calls out: "Your leather protection is slipping from your mouth!", and pushes her spear at the man's neck.

Longspear: 1d20 + 8 ⇒ (9) + 8 = 171d6 ⇒ 5

Amiri has flank bonus now

Narayan is somewhat distressed by his continued ineffectiveness, but is cheered by Hyve's similar haplessness as he proceeds to bludgeon the man about the head.
Mighty Stunning Punch!: 1d20 + 13 + 2 + 2 ⇒ (3) + 13 + 2 + 2 = 20
Nonlethal: 1d8 + 11 + 2 ⇒ (8) + 11 + 2 = 21
Looping Fist!: 1d20 + 13 + 2 + 2 ⇒ (18) + 13 + 2 + 2 = 35
Nonlethal: 1d8 + 8 + 2 ⇒ (1) + 8 + 2 = 11
Stomp!: 1d20 + 8 + 2 + 2 ⇒ (12) + 8 + 2 + 2 = 24
Nonlethal: 1d8 + 8 + 2 ⇒ (2) + 8 + 2 = 12

Amiri's mighty slash takes Hyve across the chest, throwing him backwards into Narayan's arms, the blood loss combined with the beating from before knocking the Keeper cold. Combat over!

Rolling the man over and investigating his pockets reveals 3 more vials of that purple serum he threw before, a sack full of gold, and another key similar to the one found on Myre. His rapier is servicable, but not noteworthy, his crossbow is much better, though still not on the level of weapons you're used to seeing. The rest of his gear appears to be magical in nature.

"Crazy people..." wonders Parrym, as she gets her gear back in order. "Who needs a healing hand?".

Tell me if you need healing from Parrym's side (my spells/wand - happy to do so) or Parrym to use your own items (wand) for you.

The Inspector adjusts his spectacles, pulls out a white medical glove, and examines the purple vials.

"Hmm... What have we here?"

I'll spend a point of Inspiration on my Alchemy check to identify the substance.

Craft(alchemy): 1d20 + 10 + 1d6 + 1 ⇒ (5) + 10 + (6) + 1 = 22

He then flashes open his Discerning Wayfinder and scans the man's other items.

Spellcraft: 1d20 + 9 + 1d6 + 1 ⇒ (5) + 9 + (5) + 1 = 20

"Deja Vu. This ring is identical to those found on the previous suspects (ring of protection +2). If nobody else can benefit from it, I can certainly take advantage of its protection for the remainder of our investigation."

"The armor is magical studded leather, possibly enchanted to make its wearer smell like a sewer."

Ooh, another clutch inspiration check. More difficult to brew than to contain it.

Pendergast identifies the substance as violet venom, a type of contact poison saved from a violet fungus. It is particularly potent and drains the strength and vitality from those that touch it.

I could use a touch up!

Fatigued for 4 rounds

CLW: 1d8 + 1 ⇒ (4) + 1 = 5
Parrym uses her willowy wand to cure Amiri, saying: [b]"Meneldor, you should learn to use it"[b].
Meneldor does not even answer.

Removing 2 charges from wand of CLW

"Oh, dear. Quite the toxin he was brewing."

Empiricists don't get Poison Use so he'll just store the vials somewhere safe unless anyone else wants to use them.

"This tunnel appears narrow for as far as I can discern. Who wishes to explore it first?"

"I am always up for leading the way!"

Amiri waits for her allies to coordinate, and then leads the way, Narayan's wayfinder still clipped and shedding light.

That is, unless the trapspotter is particularly stealthy and wants to scout

I always forget I have Trapspotter!

"Miss Amiri, if you would please allow me to follow directly in your footsteps, I can keep an eye out for any malign devices whilst you keep an eye out for devious menaces."

I can Trapspot out to 10feet, so if I'm adjacent to you and we move slow enough I'll see something before you trigger it.

"Excellent! Everybody Ready?"

'"At least we are out of the rain down here! Yes, ready, onward!".

Narayan nods and follows closely after Pendergast.

You know you guys still have all those potions and scrolls if you don't want to use your own resources... Want me to put them up top by the map?

The tunnel is a slick five foot diameter affair set at a steep angle. Pendergast doesn't see any traps, but the it may be difficult to navigate the tunnel. DC 5 climb check to go up or down the tunnel. If you fail by 5 or more you slip and fall all the way down to the next chamber.

I am not sure Parrym took anything or else I noted it in the wrong place, sorry.
Could be nice to list for us... thanks!

Parrym sees if is wide enough for Meneldor to fly down, if not, the Hawk will climb along.
Take 10 to Climb or, if stressed: Climb: 1d20 + 1 ⇒ (14) + 1 = 15

Hooray for having +4 to Climb!

Anybody want the +2 Belt or Ring?

Apologies. Biggest quarter ever at work, which meant ridiculous number of contracts going through last minute, so Friday through Monday was working all weekend. I didn't get to even check PbP for 4 days. Sorry I didn't give any notice or updates.

"I'm afraid I'm not much of a climber. So any assistance would be helpful."

I'm a negative climb person due to armor

Got the group things up by the map in the spoiler.

"Miss Amiri and I can climb to the top, secure a rope, and assist you, if you wish."

"Indeed, you will be apprehended, willingly or otherwise."
scimitar: 1d20 + 10 ⇒ (15) + 10 = 25
nonlethal: 1d6 + 8 ⇒ (2) + 8 = 10

*blink blink*

CLIMB: 1d20 + 9 ⇒ (7) + 9 = 16